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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 453.10 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 453.10 and 263.90 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 453.10 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/453.10 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 453.10 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 119,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,573.09/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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